Mikan picking experience in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, the home of mikan
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Wakayama Prefecture is Japan's top producer of mikan (mandarin oranges). These fruits have been cultivated in Arida for more than 400 years. This premium experience takes you to Arida, the "holy land" of mikan. Local farmers will tell you about the history of Arida mikan and what makes them so delicious. By learning about the area's history, culture, and sustainable development, this knowledge will be passed on to future generations.
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Mikan orchards
Arida mikan at harvest time
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 participants
- Maximum Capacity
- 30 participants
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Sugai Farm
392 Sugai, Miyahara-cho, Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-0433 - Open Period
- late October to early December
- Closed Period Operating period
- Closed on certain days
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- Meeting time: To be decided at booking.
- Tour Schedule
- Explanation of how to find and pick the best fruit (approx. 15 minutes), mikan picking experience (approx. 30 minutes), talk to producers while eating mikan (approx. 15 minutes)
- Required Time
- 1 hour
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Parking
- Available (around 10 vehicles), free
- Notes
- Please wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dirty. Please ask about start times when booking.
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
